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Amber Alert remains for missing children; photo released of woman who may have them

Tourand was scheduled to meet with social service workers on Friday about the custody of the children and failed to show for meeting. Investigators determined mother she left her home sometime in the last 24 hours and fled with children. A court issued an order requring the immediate return of the children.

Was she in custody of the children at the time? Was she supposed to meet social services to turn over the children? The articles aren't very clear. They say she fled her home with the children and that's about it.

From what I understand, she did have custody at the time. It sounds like she was supposed to go in for a custody hearing and was likely going to lose the children. She probably knew this, so she fled. They haven't really said why they feel the kids are in danger. You're right, Potato. The articles aren't very clear.

Pretty sure it is her and check out her daughter's (18) page, below, too. Odd status. It reads that she's very confused as of July 10th. There are more photos of the missing kids there. If you look on pages 2 & 3 of her photos, the missing kids appear to be her half-siblings? And HOLY MOLY - check out the daughter's blog entry for July 10th. I really think this is one of Claire's older kids - and if so, it sounds like Claire is very violent.

Thanks, Potato. If the girl's post is true about the mom beating up the grandmom, it appears we have our first clue about why they feel the children are in danger.

Arrest Warrant Issued for Mother of Abducted Children

A warrant has been issued out of Sparks Justice Court for the arrest Claire Tourand, the mother of four abducted children.

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She was last seen driving a 1998 Mercury Sable with Nevada plate 369-SDH. She was supposed to meet with Social Services Friday to discuss custody, but didn't show. Family court has issued a court order for the kids' return, citing possible harm to them. If you have information that can help find them, call 911.

Sounds like to me, the state was suing her for custody and they must have had a strong case to have the children given to them over a mother that is no longer their problem, since she has more than likely fled the jurisdiction. On this one, if they say the kids are in danger, they probably are, as much as I hate to think it.